History believes me to be a merciless savage. A terror upon the Earth known as The Impaler. Archaic lore whispers I am the first of the vampire lineage.

These claims ... are all painted in bloody truth.

Now, while the world watches in fear, a war is brewing. Humans are targeting vampires in merciless attacks to force us back into the shadows.

They woke me to be their weapon. They know not my loathing for my own kind. Even I cannot say for certain whose side I’m on.

I have bowed before the alter of darkness rooted in the Nosferatu bloodline. Been forced to drink of its bitter sacrament. They refer to me as The Son of The Dragon, and I laugh. For I, alone, know that malevolent essence is one no man could ever tame.

"Vlad is a dark paranormal with plenty of humor and smoking hot romance! With so much on the line, the Nosferatu are looking for a savior, and they just might find one in someone they least expect. If you love vampires, this is a must-read series!" -Award Winning Author Casey L. Bond

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History believes me to be a merciless savage. A terror upon the Earth known as The Impaler. Archaic lore whispers I am the first of the vampire lineage.

These claims ... are all painted in bloody truth.

Now, while the world watches in fear, a war is brewing. Humans are targeting vampires in merciless attacks to force us back into the shadows.

They woke me to be their weapon. They know not my loathing for my own kind. Even I cannot say for certain whose side I’m on.

I have bowed before the alter of darkness rooted in the Nosferatu bloodline. Been forced to drink of its bitter sacrament. They refer to me as The Son of The Dragon, and I laugh. For I, alone, know that malevolent essence is one no man could ever tame.

"Vlad is a dark paranormal with plenty of humor and smoking hot romance! With so much on the line, the Nosferatu are looking for a savior, and they just might find one in someone they least expect. If you love vampires, this is a must-read series!" -Award Winning Author Casey L. Bond

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5.0 out of 5 starsVlad As You've Never Seen Him Before

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Vlad is the second installment in the Veiled series and picks up right where Veiled left off. Vinx seeks out Vlad (yes, that Vlad) to help save the world from falling apart due to human-vampire clashes from events of the first book. Little does Vinx know what can of worms she is about to open.

The book is told from alternating points of view of Vinx, our spunky kick butt heroine from Veiled, and Vlad, the infamous father of all vampires who was briefly introduced in Veiled. Vlad's chapters predominantly take place in the past, allowing Ms. Rourke to tell two stories in one book. I've read a handful of retellings of Vlad's story, but Ms. Rourke managed to uniquely create her own vision of the events in his life that made him who he is. Vlad's story is by no means a happy one, full of betrayals and violence. As a reader, I absolutely appreciated the attention paid to this part of the book since it provided a good backstory to explain Vlad's character.

Vinx continues to provide readers with her humorous, sarcastic dialogue as a coping mechanism when it comes to difficult emotional situations. Her cast of close friends are also present and play some major supporting roles and feature in some of the stories biggest twists. The relationship that develops between Vinx and Vlad was well written and lays the groundwork for some interesting storytelling in future installments in the series. Readers should be aware that Ms. Rourke's vampires tend to be pretty violent and gory. This book does end on a cliffhanger and I am absolutely looking forward to the next book. Highly recommend this book/series for fellow vampire fanatics or Vlad fans.

Oh... My... Goodness! I am still reeling after turning the last page. Just when I thought Veiled was... "WHOA!" I finish Vlad! And... My mind is blown! For something that Stacey said she would never right, she has gone beyond incredible with this series. The well-developed characters, the eerie world-building made this a deliciously sinister story. The suspense and drama was evident, especially with the romantic tensions between characters. This second installment is told in alternating, past and present, views in which it ties together the storyline and characters involved. It works! Without knowing Vlad's past, we wouldn't understand the connection of what is happening in the present. Nicely done!

I would highly recommend reading Veiled before diving into this gripping urban fantasy. Not only that, Stacey intertwined various character names from popular literature that will be very familiar. This is definitely a riveting tale of the paranormal fantasy with twists and turns on the classic Dracula lore that we all have seen and read growing up. But, of course, this had to end with a cliffhanger! But... Whoa! What a cliffhanger!!!???!!! That's one reason why I am still reeling with a bunch of mixed up feels... That cliffhanger! Don't get me wrong, I am not saying I hate cliffhangers, but the ability of the author to make me cringe with frustration knowing that I will have to wait impatiently to find out what will happen next... Really!?! Stacey Rourke accomplished it... AGAIN!!! Now, I just need the next book now, Stacey!!! 😉

Ok, Stacey Rourke, ok. We all get it. You are officially the master of all the things.

Readers, if you are familiar with Ms. Rourke, or if this is your first adventure with this lovely author, let me be the first to tell you that your encounter in these pages will make your head spin in the best possible way.

Think you’ve read all the various ways Dracula and vampires could possibly be explored? Nope. Wrong. Rourke has turned the classic tale of Dracula on its head and immersed the reader in a world that feels so tangible that you expect to turn on your news to read the headlines plastered throughout the pages.

So if you don’t like surprises, edge of your seat plot twists, characters so real and sarcastic you will find yourself wanting to hug them or friend them or be them or be bitten by them...then put the book down slowly and ease out of the room. However, if this sounds like your cup of tea, take a seat. And buckle up. Because this ride will take you on a path you won’t anticipate!!

What an amazing follow up to the first book, Veiled. (This book is definitely not a standalone. You will need to read book one or risk confusion while reading this book.) Ironically, this book brings awareness to hate, fear, unwarranted judgments and painting a particular group in false light in a time where society is doing the same. This book is fast-paced and delicious. Stacey does a fabulous job of bringing the old legend of Dracula into a new modern day story. It focuses more on Vinx and Vlad’s budding relationship and using it to solve the unjust war on immortals. Vinx and Vlad seemed destined to be together or are they?? There is a cliffhanger ending so I am already eagerly awaiting book three of the series. I’m hoping they get their HEA. This book is a good choice for fans of vampire tales and for those wanting a fun entertaining read. I did receive this book as an ARC for review. I have since purchased the book.

Now...on to the review. All I can say is WOW! Stacey Rourke is a phenomenal writer, who brought this AWESOME book into being! I could not put it down once I started reading it. I do not post spoilers, so I will just say THIS SERIES IS A MUST READ! It puts a whole new spin on the vampire stories of old, and gives an intriguing point of view to Vlad. I will say it ends on a cliffhanger that has me desperately waiting for the next book in the series!!